I Bought A Storage Locker For $10... WHAT'S INSIDE?

My FIRST Storage Locker purchase for a big $10. Money? Drugs? Treasure? Let's find out!
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[@normajeancaballero7959]

5:49 The leather handbag with the floral print is worth the $10.00 spent. 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋 💲💰💲💰💲💰💲 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@libragirl4471]

Yep. Handtooled leather purses are good sellers on etsy

[@ImSEOKing]

Love the handbag

[@maryfrancesflores9095]

That handbag looks like it was made in Mexico. I used to buy them at the street markets when I was young. I also suspect she worked in a lab as I own a couple of microscopes too. They bring about good memories.

[@lesliejohnson7247]

My favorite part of this video is that you’re so respectful of the lady that had this unit. You’ll also make a decent profit. A $10 unit yields way more than some of them that cost more than 10x that amount. Way to go, Rene!

[@cvbvids]

18:30 Thats a 1 year serenity coin. A great accomplishment for the recovering addict or alcoholic. God speed for them and the sick and suffering one..

[@staceymcghee77]

Great locker. Definitely a story behind that locker. I wish her well also. I have 24 years of recovery. It is possible.

[@PaperandMoose]

Congrats on the 24 years Stacey!!

[@staceymcghee77]

@@PaperandMoose Thanks! So far I have 1 year and 9 months with out a cigarette!

[@brendabee5944]

Stacey McGhee hi lovely lady. I’m also in recovery and doing well. Been without a cigarette or any nicotine for one year and eight months. Congratulations on your success. Not an easy road. But definitely better than the road prior. Blessings and continued success

[@tellyfanatic]

I'm on 8 + years.

[@cassroberts6116]

Good leap for you! It is a manageable lot. Nice purse, chair, 2 microscopes, cig machine, i like the salt and pepper set! Probaby an older lady who smoked and gambled and who may have served time and may have or had cancer and kept the posters from work when they were changed and was studying religion, and was in recovery. God bless her. You did good, Renee!

[@NJ-xp4eb]

Makes her sound like a very real and quiet interesting person.

[@richm9309]

Renee, perfect locker for you! Ephemera in real life 3D. You brought 'her' out while reviewing her memories. Thank you for the trip. Hope she's well, and happy.

[@PaperandMoose]

Thank you for the nice comment! I have a feeling that this woman made it out okay, she seemed well put together and ready to move on to a better chapter in her life.

[@codependentk2888]

I came here from Taco Stacks channel, was catching up on a few of his videos I missed. I like the way you went through this storage unit, you showed up pretty much everything, slowly enough so we could actually see it, and you showed respect to the previous owner. Thank you for that, so many younger people doing these videos don't stop to think about what the previous owner might be going through.

[@PaperandMoose]

Glad you found the channel! Storage units can be a hit or miss with viewers, as some people have strong feelings on whether or not buying a storage unit is fair/moral. I see it as a way to be able to "save" the items and get them back out to be re-used, as we know that the storage facility would just end up dumping everything into the trash.

[@tammyreeves168]

You made your 10.00 back in just cleaning supplies. That was really good for 10.00. That salt shaker and pepper grinder looked like they were real silver. That’s probably why they were wrapped to keep from getting scratched up. You did really good on your first unit. Stay safe and God Bless

[@paulanull8731]

Hi. If not silver (and I question that just because of the look, I am thinking really good stainless.) they are Italian made items and well worth whatever you get. Check them out online because I am guessing at least 40.00 USD. Boy the Italians make beautiful items.

[@tammyalexander4256]

That was so much Fun!! Definitely $10.00 Worth!!

[@sarahanderson8371]

Good for you stretching out and buying a locker. You will make your money back for sure. So happy you got one,!

[@judym4673]

I admire your ability to be so sensitive about going through the belongings. Some great finds , won’t be long before you can do this full time😃👍🏻

[@fransteelman6770]

So proud of you for getting your feet wet buying your first storage unit, hopefully many more to come. I loved the video! Excited every time you opened up something. I thought what a good deal, all for $10!

[@grifonks]

I have no idea how you find the time for all your adventures but thx Renee, you rock.

[@juliegraham8133]

That's your money back just in the chair.😊

[@pameladorsch8111]

I love how respectful you are of the person who once owned those belongs.

[@earthmessagesbyindia]

I have definitely seen those purses from $20-$40 on Etsy if it is vintage.

[@rosiesattic29]

Yep. I would buy that purse off of her for 5 bucks and turn around and sell it for $45-50 in my Etsy shop. 😎🤓😬

[@thecatlady2710]

I agree, it looks vintage from 70's. Worth waaay more than $5!

[@lia-liz2012]

I used to make them. It's fun doing leather tooling. Yeah, it's not a garage sale item at all. I wish I still had the tools but you should get ALOT more selling that online

[@marlagriffith3144]

You are so sweet with all your positive thoughts towards the old owner.

[@kerrymccauley6287]

Congrats on your first storage locker! Great score for $10.00! You should do well at the flea market! I always love your excitement while you are going through your new found treasures! ☺ 👍 👏

[@glentalbot9166]

Look on the tongue of the sneakers to find the model number. Googling the number will let you know if it's rare or not.

[@MikeZMonroe]

You are very polite and respectful in all of your videos. Your on camera presence very natural. Not easy talking and making dialogue and shooting video all at the same time.

[@donaldfletchinger]

Hi Renee, what's up with band-aid? Love your vids!!!

[@gailcathey5642]

I looked it up : Pennsylvania Correctional Industries makes things to sell also (but you have to be an approved buyer) from their website : "......that are available for sale to non-profit organizations and government entities located throughout Pennsylvania." But the rest of the things in the locker add up to a picture of someone who perhaps had been an inmate themselves.

[@sharonnowlin2297]

CONGRATS!!! On your 1st locker! You made a killing on your $10.00 locker!! The Antique Horsehair chair is a beauty and should sell quite HIGH! The S& P Shakers are very nice. Several pairs of nice shoes and most importantly the nice lot of cleaning supplies. The vintage tooled leather bag should sell for around $50 on eBay . We never know where we will find you next!!! The way that you are branching out, you are on a great start making this a full time job. But we can make sure that you will be very respectful of the person that had the locker. I wonder with the tan leather shoes was she was in prison OR worked there???

[@GrimesFinds]

Great job! This is what my wife Jeana and I do for a living. Never gets boring.

[@PaperandMoose]

My first unit & only $10, not too bad! Hoping to buy more in the future!

[@holymags2495]

I like the way you did this, good pace and just enough info. Good luck selling on at the flea market.

[@janicesutton5815]

Loved hearing the excitement in your voice while you went through your treasures !

[@euphagalyen3834]

Loved watching you go thru the storage unit! I hope you will do it again! I'm a fan reguardless the treasures!

[@PaperandMoose]

Thank you!

[@tammyroyal7547]

Very interesting video!! Thank you for being so respectful to the former owner. You should easily make your $10 back & this locker was a great one to get started in that way!! The purse was really cute & retro 😊

[@PaperandMoose]

The purse was a great find... so were the Nike sneakers :0)

[@micheleharris2730]

"Let me tell you how the 2020 turned out"...LOL. That was the perfect Llocker for your first. 👍

[@melodybowen3927]

Might have been a prison employee

[@luzfranqui2930]

Yea really bad..pandemic,earthquakes omg ...quarentine ufff☹☹😩

[@SherryAnnOfTheWest]

If the wipes have dried up, just add some water to the bottom of the container, the wipes will suck it up & rehydrate ... they're still good

[@judygarner7246]

Thanks for saying. I didn’t know they would rehydrate. Just found some in my storage.

[@The808mama]

Congrats on your first locker! I recently subscribed and I love look forward to your videos! I like the way you respectfully go through items and you also don’t pack on a ton of ads. Aloha & Mahalo!

[@PaperandMoose]

Aloha! Glad you found the channel and that you enjoy it!

[@lisauptagrafft2010]

That leather purse was very popular in the early to mid seventies! I know, I had one! ✌🏼❤️

[@galactic_socialist]

You can roll other types of "cigarettes" with that machine. Happy 420 yall

[@juliebrooke6099]

Yes and in the same bag as that tea. Perhaps it’s not actually tea?

[@galactic_socialist]

@@juliebrooke6099 it's not for everyone but the not tea does make a decent hot beverage, just saying

[@josefinapineda339]

Stay safe

[@jackiechapman8189]

That cigarette rolling machine cost $40-$60 nice score on that alone... The antique horsehair chair on castor's just put you way in the profit... Well done Rene... Stay safe...👍💕🔥⚾😷

[@Ms._Purple_Apple]

You can take those prescriptions to a pharmacy to have them dispose safely.

[@nancynazario468]

Why am I feeling so anxious? It’s like reading a suspenseful mystery novel. What an interesting collection of stuff. Almost afraid of what’s next. Lol

[@cherylmellblom9736]

At your flea market will people buy the partially used cosmetics and cleaning supplies? Nice show. As a former social worker your kindness towards the original owner and her problems were noted and appreciated.

[@PaperandMoose]

Cosmetics will be a no, as such things as eyeshadow/compacts wouldn't be sanitary to re-sell. The shampoos I will donate to the local shelter, as they will be able to use them.

[@joyceanderson8343]

Not during COVID lol

[@julesiou12]

For $10 you couldn't go wrong. Great locker for your first one. I'd love to do that. Another story line too. She seems so well organised, so I hope she went on to better things and left that part of her life behind her. At least you've got her things and they will go on to new homes and have a new lease of life. I love that chair. So pretty and old with those castors. Nice find and thank you so much for sharing this experience with us x

[@jackiechapman8189]

What a great person you are Rene... I really wish that person well and hopefully they're in a much better place today... Nice find's in the locker... Stay safe...👍💕🔥⚾😷

[@craftyjacki5046]

Renee, I can tell when you go through other people's belongings you feel respect for them as humans. There is always history behind ordinary objects. It's touching our souls. ,💖

[@RnR-Rebel]

Hiya Renee, this was bittersweet finding that she was incarcerated, the info on cancer, then all the kids stuff. I’ve concocted a story in my head (Oy my imagination!) and it’s sad. However I’m glad you got your feet wet with a $10 locker! That chair, flip locally, maybe Facebook marketplace? It’s an antique from around the turn of the century, looks to be Eastlake in style (couldn’t see enough details, “Herter Brothers” is a very good name), the upholstery looks to be in excellent condition, the stuffing should be horse hair. The style has gotten quite expensive in the NE, even if you got $50-$100 it’d be a steal for someone! Price high, take best offer. Tooled leather handbags sell incredibly well online. I’d say that one would sell easily for $40 as it’s in great shape! I’d put the microscopes online since so many people switched to home schooling; the public schools are on crazy schedules you might as well home school! (Wish I’d home schooled.) The rest, flea market, unless you found good comparable prices that’ll bring a good price online! Have a lovely day! Jet 🧡🎸🎶⚡️

[@harriettwallace4902]

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[@PaperandMoose]

I am hoping that the recovery coins were a silver lining in this woman's story. She did seem very put together, so I have hope that she made it and just simply moved on with her life, wanting to leave these items behind. You'll never know, but I'm glad that I was able to save these items - such as the chair - and give them a chance to be enjoyed again!

[@carolgleeson8743]

Hi Jet! I also have a picture going on in my head of someone who had a tough life, was in the correctional institute and maybe got a job at McDonalds after. Then had cancer. Maybe (sad to say) passed away and that is why her stuff was left. And that chair was her one treasured possession maybe a family heirloom. It is very pretty! It does look like Eastlake! That is the prize in that locker. Definitely worth the $10. Way to go Renee!

[@karyzzmatic]

@@PaperandMoose try searching for her on facebook or even googling her name to see if she's doing well now.

[@beckyrubin3754]

I do think that chair was Eastlake. One of my favorite styles. Interesting story that unfolded. I see many others created a story as you uncovered items. So interesting. Who cares if you make money! For $10, it’s great entertainment! Not even equal to a movie and popcorn 😂

[@camaberdeen694]

I found this all rather sad. I hope the lady recovered from her ailment. I thought you had some respect for the content of this locker but I sensed you felt it quite sad too Renee.

[@PaperandMoose]

I was more concerned about finding the cancer booklet. You always hope that the person would have had a friend/family member that could have stepped in for assistance, but sometimes that is not the case. It is the same story with estate sales - we do not know why the family/close friends did not choose to keep items, we can only be glad that we are able to move the items on to another person/home so that they can continue to be used and appreciated. Heck, I was excited about finding a whole container of Q-Tips! Haha

[@carolgleeson8743]

I am so glad that you were the person to get her locker. What a caring soul you are.

[@camaberdeen694]

@@carolgleeson8743 I agree - that is what I thought too - Renee was the right person

[@camaberdeen694]

@@PaperandMoose Thank you so much for your reply - I know, it was the cancer booklet that mad me feel so sorry for the lady. Her carefully packed life in that container - I wonder if she made it. We call them cotton buds in the UK - although I have yet to be excited by any ;o)

[@debbiemohekey1509]

@@camaberdeen694 My guess is she didn't make it which is why the unit was up for sale

[@DonCrowder]

Your sensitivity, discretion and compassion are commendable. You're a lovely person.

[@marionpetford7374]

Well done we all have to start small 🇬🇧

[@maureenalucas4225]

The salt shaker and pepper grinder looks like it may be sterling. Check before you sell it.

[@thecatlady2710]

That's what I was thinking as well.

[@juliadouglas872]

Yeah, I was like wait! Look at them again!

[@sheilastarlight5257]

Yeah, hopefully she did her research there. Could be worth a nice chunk of change!

[@JennyA1961]

(Formally AussieJen61) I think there is a really interesting story behind that locker. The chair is beautiful. ❤🐨

[@ELDORADO-of9jn]

I like how your videos are real not like others that stage items for viewers to click their videos . Thank you

[@Quiltycrazy]

Can you imagine being at home and watching this and saying “yeh that’s my unit”.....lol!

[@kendallkidd3893]

Hi Renee, kinda sad, when people leave their belongings behind

[@deborahfox-rogan65]

The hand tooled leather 1970s “ flower child “ bag sells for way more than $5.00 -

[@Ashley-ku7is]

Was going to write the same thing. That's an $80 bag.

[@deborahfox-rogan65]

It’s far out And groovy 🤩

[@bluegirl777]

@@Ashley-ku7is Yes! Follow @therecycledlife - They could turn that bag for $60 -80 EASY!!

[@deborahfox-rogan65]

Blue Girl love those gals - almost everything they pick up

[@jessicatabler5179]

yes definitely!!!

[@dianerobichaud8609]

Bigger storage unit does not mean it will have better things. Good things come in small packages.....

[@lisacochran6846]

I loved this ! So fun it wasn’t so overwhelming for your first locker ! You made your money back easy !🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@jackandpiper]

That chair is amazing! You crack me up though...getting so excited by the cleaning supplies!😂. .believe me, I get that too!

[@cordiscoscorner]

Good to see you out of your "comfort" zone. Can't wait for the next one.

[@christines2016]

This adventure became more about the previous owner’s narrative then about the actual stuff left behind. What would We leave behind in a storage locker if adversity struck us?

[@carolc1961]

A cigarette machine? May want to make sure that tea is really tea!

[@redd4poetry]

Yes, the grinder with dish, the tea canister, and the cigarette machine would probably be for something other than tobacco in California.

[@sand3882]

Exactly what I thought, but pretty certain Renee would've smelled the difference.

[@djesqui77]

Those look like Colorado cigarette tools. Hahaha...might want to check out the tea and be sure that it's tea.

[@RnR-Rebel]

Carol C - I was thinking the same, especially w/ the cancer info. Oh my now I have a sadder story in my head😢. J. XXX 😘🧡😻😻

[@susank2463]

I've had one at an estate sale I held - no one wanted it.

[@sylviajones4907]

Oh my, that was my couch in the very first locker. Loved that couch. Well, Jeremy from What the Hales!? missed out on that Nature Valley snack bar!

[@daphne4983]

That color purple is sooooo gorgeous. I mean the bag.

[@cherileerogers224]

The purse with the painted embossed flowers looks like it could have come from the 70’s. I have a belt that is very similar that I had since high school (72-76).

[@pamelabrown7204]

I had a similar purse in high school, same era. Definitely worth more than $5, Miss Renee; vintage is costly.

[@camaberdeen694]

I have looked through the comments and read more about how sorry we all seem to be and how Renee gently goes through the contents in such a sensitive way. Most storage locker pickers are as hard as nails - so glad it was Renee going through this locker. My eyes nipped with tears after the cancer treatment was opened but what a sensitive job was done here.

[@debrahowe8962]

Right off the bat I like the chair,...love refinishing

[@rheaceebelle8130]

I looove that chair!

[@vikinglore1066]

Looks like a win to me! That salt and pepper grinder set was super nice!

[@happiness026]

Chair is Beautiful

[@homerth1555]

The chair is Eastlake Style, circa 1870s to 1890s. It looks great.

[@homeworshipwithmartyandamy7754]

Not bad for your first try. Slow and steady wins the race. Thank you for sharing your new adventure!

[@angelescorral4189]

Congratulations on your first unit! I think you did pretty well. Looking forward to seeing you get more, and sharing them with us. Have a great day.

[@darlalittieral353]

Congratulations 🎊 on your first storage unit. You did well for your first time. I wish I were closer I could use the shopping cart & I really like that purse but I'm in Southern Ohio. Oh well. You just made another step toward your goal of being self employed doing what you 💘 & what makes you happy 😊. Here's hoping 2021 is your year. Let's keep those trash bags & videos coming.🙏💖

[@Ashley-ku7is]

You are so respectful to this woman and her unit. Speaks volumes ❤

[@puppy2haley]

Wow!! Great work, Renee, in telling his story!!

[@debbiematheny4734]

Renee you did great on your first locker! You crack me up but i totally get excited over free cleaning and household products at estate sales, so i completely get your happiness over simple things you can use and not have to buy. Loved the video! That full time job of picking, selling and flea/online sales is getting closer and closer 👍♥️🙂

[@Momzahippie]

That was fun! It was great seeing someone do a first unit and one that wasn't too big. Hope you make good money at the flea market with some of those items. :)

[@juliebrooke6099]

I’m sure there’s a market for the McDonalds posters. On the whole this unit isn’t going to make you a millionaire but there’s definitely a decent profit there.

[@daisyjc8739]

Wow! That was fun , I hope you do more videos of buying storage units! Good scores.

[@4funLaura]

The items tell a story about the previous owner. The blue bag that has Family Promise on it is an organization that helps the homeless, the shoes from a prison, the cancer pamphlets, the Mac Donald’s posters may have been her job, maybe children. Losing her storage so much struggling for one person.

[@mommaj2758]

Wow!!! You made out very well for 10 bucks!! Love the chair

[@ethskinns]

I'd say you can easily make your 10 bucks back and then some. Nice way to get the feet wet

[@Catg1222]

The second microscope is from the late seventies. I have that one.

[@revelatoryartist]

Love your enthusiasm as you go thru the storage unit. I think you definitely made your money back and more.

[@memoriesofyoreau7649]

You made me smile when your voice got higher when you spotted cue-tips. Your enjoyment of the small things in life is infectious

[@rowenaphilbeck1919]

Those are so much fun. Glad you only spent 10.00 but like you said you got your money back. You have some good finds to sell.

[@lliving4today]

Thanks for showing the bidding process, that was really interesting to see! 😊😊

[@marionlyon7349]

Hi Renee, when the auctioneer has an inventory list for those storage lockers it means they were opened by the management and they may have been pre-picked over! Other auction buyers I have watched look for dust in a unit which is good or disturbance of surfaces which is bad. Good luck on your future purchases! Enjoy your SHOW, thanks.

[@sharon7580]

The chair is an antique! I have one!

[@marisayoung8670]

Congratulations Renee! Thanks for sharing with us. Hopefully, the lady has had better luck in life. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[@shirleywolford3650]

Renee your so funny.... Ohhh Q-tips! Lol.

[@PaperandMoose]

I wouldn't have cared if that whole bag would have been filled with Q-tip containers. I would have been stocked for years!

[@shirleywolford3650]

Paper and Moose I understand 😊

[@richardhill3580]

@@PaperandMoose Renee, the $60 Unit I bought last month had 3 brand new packages (each pkg equals 48 rolls) of Scotts toilet paper. I won't have to buy toilet paper... for HOW MANY years? They were shown right on top of a tote and made me so curious. Stuff you found you can use at Home... saves money. Paper towels disinfectant wipes.... all stuff you don't have to buy now. Practically good as cash. *BTW-that same $60 unit had 5 Silver dollars (3 going back to around 1880 ) 40 silver quarters (some silver dimes) and various( 5 or 6 ) Franklin Mint type silver collectible coins and a 1 troy ounce bar of silver. AND the brand new Sony Cybershot camera and case he paid $359 for. Those $10 -$60 units can be as exciting as ones going for $300-$500.. Instant profit and NO Risk. "You NEVER KNOW what you might find "

[@recyclingtreasures1541]

@@PaperandMoose Vivian Tries yourube channel has the same excitment over Q-tips. She even buys ones that are slightly damp from the Japanes Dollar Store.

[@MsJet1]

You definitely made your $10 back and more! I hope the lady did not die.

[@bonitadaine6187]

Not to bad for a first one. I’m anxious to see what sells at the flea market. You can for sure get your money back. This was different and fun. As always thanks for taking us along with you.

[@bonitadaine6187]

The leather purse reminded me of one I used to have. It was a kit that I bought at Tandy Leather. The way the shoulder strap was attached is exactly the same as mine. I smiled a lot when you said “ooooh q tips”.

[@janepierce1636]

You hit the jackpot! For $10 you got a lot of neat toys! Look them up before you take them to the flea market. I've sold lots of that kind of stuff on eBay. And I have also sold those milk glass baseballs on eBay in the past! Good deals! Congrats!

[@KingRatt]

Nice pick. You got your money back with the first box. Our flea market season is winding down sadly.

[@gloriajbeall1194]

Congrats on your first unit. Look forward to more adventures.

[@catgreen5620]

It's so refreshing to watch a woman go through a storage unit, "Oh,Q-Tips!" Hahahaha, I loved it! Seeing somebody appreciate the little things is underrated.

[@lia-liz2012]

I agree!

[@gailcombs7748]

I love watching you on your treasure hunts but I continue watching because you have a good heart.

[@judymcfadden3577]

Wow, winner storage unit!!!!

[@daisyday7610]

The purse is a hand tooled one. My brother made one in shop class in high school in the 70s. They are hard find here and the saddlebag style seems to be coming back. The S & P shakers were probably in the suitcase because they are better quality. Possible sterling. Look for the stamp on the bottom.

[@LisaWilliams-jm7tm]

Hi Renee!! I like how you did the video. It was fast enough to keep us watching and waiting to see what hidden treasure you might find but slow enough to keep us from getting motion sickness!!! LOL. I always enjoy your videos!!! Ten bucks? That was an awesome price!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@PaperandMoose]

Thank you for the kind comment Lisa & glad that you liked it!

[@teressasexton5410]

That was brilliant,enjoyed that.

[@christymcguireart]

Great first locker! Definitely profitable! 🙂

[@faysalkus1083]

Rene you are so sweet. You are wishing good luck. Pessimistically thinking she has probably returned or optimistically she doesn't want any reminders of her past.

[@guadalupeknippen2636]

Blessings to the previous owner. 🌻🌼🌿

[@paulanull8731]

I was trying to think of something to say about the woman's further life. I couldn't find the right words. Thank you for this as it was exactly what I wanted to say.

[@PaperandMoose]

The woman seemed like she was on the right track and I hope that she is doing well wherever she may be.

[@pipersmith1531]

How exciting! I think you did terrific! Not much trash.👍